* '''Skybar''', Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel, 9th floor, Vasagatan 1 (''T T-Centralen''). Open M-Sa 5PM-1:30AM. Not the most elevated sky bar in the world, in any sense of the word, but if you want a panoramic view to go with your drink this is the only option in the Norrmalm area (although Gondolen's Bar on Södermalm probably has better drinks).

* '''Skybar''', Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel, 9th floor, Vasagatan 1 (''T T-Centralen''). Open M-Sa 5PM-1:30AM. Not the most elevated sky bar in the world, in any sense of the word, but if you want a panoramic view to go with your drink this is the only option in the Norrmalm area (although Gondolen's Bar on Södermalm probably has better drinks).

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==== Eastern Norrmalm ===

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=== Eastern Norrmalm ===

The eastern district, bordering at [[Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm]], contains the upmarket establishment.

The eastern district, bordering at [[Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm]], contains the upmarket establishment.

Understand

Norrmalm was originally divided by a ridge, Brunkebergsåsen, which remains as the elevated streets of Malmskillnadsgatan and Regeringsgatan.

The area was urbanized in the mid-19th century along the railroad, as an industrial and working-class area. Southern Norrmalm became a central business district through two major redevelopments: first in the 1880s, and again in the 1960s. Since the 1990s, a new wave of renovation has taken place, to add residential blocks, decrease crime, and increase appeal to pedestrians.

Vasastan, the northern neighborhood, is part of the Norrmalm borough, but has an identity on its own, less busy than the city center, with the classical city plan mostly preserved.

Get in

Stockholm Central Station is located here, adjacent to Cityterminalen (the bus terminal) and T-Centralen (the subway terminal). Until October 2012, the blue subway line is closed down at T-Centralen and Kungsträdgården. Other subway lines operate normally.

See

Redeveloped several times, Norrmalm has very diverse architecture: The eastern waterfront is full of palatial buildings from around 1900. The '60s buildings, around Sergels Torg, have a flat, modernist appearance with naked concrete, while recent developments paint much of the district in plain white surfaces.

The Stockholm Public Library (Stadsbiblioteket), Sveavägen 73 (T Rådmansgatan) [1]. Built in 1928 and designed by the famous Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, the interior of the cylinder-shaped main hall is spectacular, with three floors of bookshelves covering 360 degrees of circular wall. Books (both fiction and non-fiction) are available in many different languages, including English and German. On the cliff overlooking it is the old Observatory, which has a fine view of the city to the east. There is also a small cafe.

Klara Church

Klara kyrka, Klarabergsgatan 37 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 723 30 31 [2]. Open M-Su 10AM-5PM. Close to the Sergels Torg square, this large redbrick church was constructed in the 16th century, following the demolition of a 13th-century nunnery. The 116-metre steeple is the second highest in Scandinavia and the fifth highest building in Sweden, making it a significant landmark. The artwork inside includes an 18th-century altarpiece. In the cemetery, a stone commemorates the 18th-century songwriter Carl Michael Bellman.

Adolf Fredriks kyrka, Holländargatan 16 (T Hötorget or T Rådmansgatan), +46 8 20 70 76 [3]. Open to the public M 1-7PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 10:30AM-4PM. Adolf Fredriks kyrka, named after King Adolf Fredrik, was built in 1768-1774. The exterior is quite intact while the interior was radically changed in the 1890s. In the church there is a monument to the philosopher Cartesius, who died in Stockholm. The church is known for the grave of former Prime Minister Olof Palme, who was assassinated in the intersection of Sveavägen and Tunnelgatan, since then known as Olof Palmes gata. The grave can be found just to the south of the church building.

Architecture Museum (right next to the Museum of Modern Art)

National Museum (Nationalmuseum), Södra Blasieholmshamnen (T Kungsträdgården) [4]. Open Tu 11AM-8PM, W-Su 11AM-5PM. For those more interested in classical art, Nationalmuseum offers pieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, Goya, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin, as well as well-known Swedish artists such as Carl Larsson, Ernst Josephson, C F Hill and Anders Zorn. The museum also has a collection of applied art, design, and industrial design. The museum is situated in a beautiful 19th century building and has a nice café in its atrium. Admission 90SEK (70SEK reduced price).

The House of Culture (Kulturhuset), Sergels torg (T T-Centralen), [5]. Main galleries open M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa-Su 11AM-5PM. Kulturhuset, a 1970s concrete building in the middle of the modernist city centre, is operated by the city and a venue for art exhibitions and performances. The building also houses the Stockholm City Theatre, a library, restaurants, and much more. On ground level there is an Internet café.

Among the most controversial new pieces of public art in Stockholm in recent years is the monument to Raoul Wallenberg between the adjacent squares Nybroplan and Berzelii Park (T Kungsträdgården or T Östermalmstorg). The sculpture group, consisting of twelve low black figures, by the Danish artist Kirsten Ortwed, inaugurated in 2001, has been both praised and compared to human feces.

Skeppsholmen

Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen are two islands that provide a great view of the inner Stockholm Port.

Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet), Slupskjulsvägen 7-9 (T Kungsträdgården and bus 65) [12]. Open Tu 10AM-8PM, W-Su 10AM-6PM. Stockholm's museum of modern art is headed by Lars Nittve, formerly of London's Tate Modern. . These museums have several works by famous artists - Pablo Picasso, Henri Mattise, Salvador Dalí and Irving Penn, an American photographer. Although its Stockholm counterpart might not have as vast a collection, there is still enough to satisfy both the modern art buff as well as the curious amateur. Also, the building, by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, is a sight in itself. Admission 80SEK (60SEK reduced price).

Do

Centralbadet, Drottninggatan 88 (entrance from the courtyard) (T Hötorget), +46 8 545 213 15, [15]. Open Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat 8AM-8PM, Sun 8AM-5PM. Located in one of Stockholm's most beautiful art noveau buildings, this is a place where you can go for a swim, have a beer in the sauna bar or enjoy a full spa treatment. Rather expensive and sometimes crowded on weekends. Adults 130SEK (Friday after 3PM and all day Saturday 180 SEK), includes entrance to pool, jacuzzi, gym and saunas. University students and seniors 70SEK Sun-Fri until 3PM. Most spa treatments 350-700SEK. NOTE: pools, restaurant, saunas, gym and relax department are currently closed for renovation (as October 3, 2010).

The Royal Swedish Opera, (Operan) (T-Centralen) [16] stages classical operas, in original language or Swedish, as well as classical ballets and concerts. They offer daily guided tours in English. Strömterrassen is a café with an astounding view of the Royal Palace. Within the same building is Operakällaren and Café Opera (see below).

Sturebadet, Sturegallerian 36 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 545 015 00, [17]. Open Mon-Fri 6:30AM-10PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-7PM. Considering the fact that the entrance is located in the exclusive Östermalm shopping centre Sturegallerian, it is hardly a surprise that Sturebadet is the most exclusive spa in central Stockholm. For those who can afford it, this place offers luxury in a listed 1880s building (faithfully reconstructed after a fire in 1985). Entrance costs 495SEK (Fri-Sun 595). It includes rented towel, robe and slippers, and entrance to pool, spa-section, gym and saunas. Most spa treatments 540SEK and upwards.

Skandia, Drottninggatan 82 (T Hötorget). This 1850s building houses a 1920s cinema designed by the Stockholm Public Library architect Erik Gunnar Asplund. A beautiful and intimate setting.

Casino Cosmopol, Kungsgatan 65 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 781 88 00 [18]. Open daily 1PM-5AM. Minimum 20 years of age, photo ID required. If you find yourself longing for an international casino, the Swedish state has heard your needs. In 2003 Stockholm’s first and only casino was opened, drawing a rather diverse crowd. There is a restaurant in the casino as well. Entrance 30SEK. Dress code recommended.

Buy

Drottninggatan is a pedestrianised street starting at the Riksbron bridge to Gamla Stan and continuing north up to the Observatorielunden park. The section south of the Sergels torg square is a typical tourist trap, dominated by stores selling tourist souvenirs and cheap clothes, and bland and bleak restaurants. Between Sergels Torg and Kungsgatan you will find the Åhléns and PUB department stores, as well as flagship stores for some national and international clothing chains. North of Kungsgatan, there are more cafés, restaurants and smaller stores.

Åhléns City, Klarabergsgatan 50 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 676 60 00 [19]. Open M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A large department store in a central location, with a good selection of designer clothing brands. Also beauty products, kitchenware, interior design, records and DVDs, as well as everything else you would expect from a major department store.

PUB, Hötorget (T Hötorget), +46 8 789 19 30 [20]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A classic Stockholm department store founded in 1882. Following something of an identity crisis in recent years, PUB is currently undergoing a major redesign, with the intention of rebranding itself as a store for young fashion and popular culture. A few new street wear shops on the ground floor is a sign of this.

Gallerian, main entrance: Hamngatan 37 (T T-Centralen or T Kungsträdgården) [22]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A relatively large and centrally located shopping mall, where you can find many of Sweden’s major mainstream fashion chains as well as some foreign brands such as Topshop/Topman, French Connection, Esprit and United Colors of Benetton.

Clas Ohlson, in Gallerian shopping centre, Hamngatan 37 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 545 189 90 [39]. A large low-price electronics and DIY store. One of the cheaper options if you’re looking for an electric adapter, a hair dryer or some batteries.

Eat

Cafés

Cafe 60, Sveavägen 60. [40] This small café is very popular among students in the northern part of the city. Open until midnight (2 am on Fridays and Saturdays), with free WiFi, a comfortable chairs and with a nice assortment of tea, cakes and sandwiches.

Cafe Panorama, Kulturhuset's [41] 5th floor (T T-Centralen). A large café with large windows and a nice open terrace overlooking the lively Sergels torg.

Konditori Valand, Surbrunnsgatan 48 (T Rådmansgatan), +46 8 30 04 76. This is an old-style Swedish "konditori" with its 1954 interior almost completely intact. Still owned and operated by the wife of the original designer, this place is a piece of living Swedish history.

Gooh!, Klarabergsviadukten 49 (T T-Centralen), Norrlandsgatan 15 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 21 08 50 [46]. All open at least M-F 09:00-18:00. Although the name may be strange the food is not. The Gooh! concept is quality microwave-ready dishes that you can heat and eat on the premises or take away. Mains 39-69 SEK.

Fattoush / Roppongi / Panini, Hamngatan 31 (T T-Centralen or T Kungsträdgården). A small three-restaurant food court in a central location between the Gallerian shopping center and the NK department store. Fattoush has tasty Lebanese fast food, Roppongi has decent sushi, and Panini offers a selection of sandwiches and salads.

Claes på hörnet, Surbrunnsgatan 20 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 816 51 36 [48]. Tracing its history back to 1731, the inn Claes på Hörnet (in literal translation "Claes on the Corner") serves traditional Swedish food in more or less modern forms. The 18th century-inspired dining environment adds to the enjoyment. The inn also has 10 hotel rooms in 18th century style. Mains 145-265 SEK.

Prinsen, Mäster Samuelsgatan 4 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 611 13 31 [49]. Open M-F 11:30-23:30PM, Sa 13:00-23:30, Su 17-22:30. Traditional Swedish dishes on the more exclusive side, as well as some French bistro classics, all in a very nice setting. Mains 169-299 SEK.

Simons Skafferi No12, Kungsstensgatan 12 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 8 612 38 40 [50]. Open Tu-Sa 11AM-11:30PM. Swedish dishes with focus on local and organic ingredients in season, so the menu changes quite often. The employees are very professional and the wine to food pairings are excellent. Open both for lunch and dinner. Lunch 110 SEK. Dinner; Mains 150-230 SEK.

Operabaren and Bakfickan, Operahuset, Kungsträdgården (T Kungsträdgården) [51][52]. Two restaurants in the Royal Opera house, sharing the same menu. Much more laidback, and considerably less expensive than the formal fine dining restaurant Operakällaren and the celebrity-obsessed nightclub Café Opera in the same building. Operabaren and Bakfickan specialise in traditional Swedish cuisine. The rustique "back pocket" Bakfickan is slightly cheaper, but does not allow reservations. Mains: Bakfickan 130-260 SEK, Operabaren 150-300 SEK.

Peppar, Torsgatan 34 (T St Eriksplan), +46 8 34 20 52. Awesome Cajun and Creole food at decent prices. Some have argued that they make the best burger in the city. The place is especially known for having excessive decorations at all major holidays like Christmas and Halloween. They also make really good jalapeño bread.

Döden i grytan, Norrtullsgatan 61 (T Odenplan) [53]. Like a neighbourhood Italian restaurant, but with great chefs that really know what they are doing. The winner of Dagens Nyheter's Gulddraken award 2006 in the medium-priced restaurant category. Mains 95-295SEK.

Seikoen, Tegelbacken 2 (T T-Centralen) [54]. Classy sushi restaurant with a great view over the water and the old town. There are many cheaper sushi places in Stockholm, but it's worth the price to eat here instead. Mains 140-245SEK.

Phi Phi Island, Birger Jarlsgatan 121 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 8 612 03 01. Authentic Thai restaurant with great food. The location is a little strange, but that's an opportunity to get off the beaten path and see the real Stockholm. Mains 110-195SEK.

Splurge

Café Opera and Operakällaren, Operahuset, Kungsträdgården (T Kungsträdgården) [56][57]. Situated in the building of the Royal Opera, Café Opera has for long been the place if you want to be seen with celebrities. Offers good food and drinks. Dress code applies. In the same building you'll find a beautiful dining room of the formal and extremely expensive Operakällaren. If you want a less costly option, consider the other two restaurants at the Opera: Operabaren and Backfickan (see Mid-range above). Mains: Café Opera 195-325SEK, Operakällaren 210-450SEK.

Drink

Central Station

Bishop's Arms. There is one English-style pub in the Bishop's arms chain close to the Central station and one in Vasastan.

Vasagatan 7 (T T-Centralen)

St Eriksgatan 115 (T Odenplan)

Berns Bar, Berzelii Park 9 (T Östermalmstorg or T Kungsträdgården) [59]. Berns Bar is one of the trendier hangouts in the city centre, with a nice lounge and several dancefloors. You can eat a late dinner here to avoid the high entrance fee. Otherwise, make sure to show up early (before 23:00) in order to get in with minimal hassle. 300 SEK entrance and mixed drinks costing as much as 150 SEK. Can be overcrowded late at night.

IceBar, Vasaplan 4 (in the Nordic Sea Hotel, T T-Centralen) [60]. The bar is made of ice. Entrance: 140SEK, including warm clothes and one drink. Additional drinks 85SEK. Note that you have to wait a long time before you can get in, because there are only 30 people allowed at a time.

Jazzclub Fasching, Kungsgatan 63 (T T-Centralen) [61]. Stockholm's premier jazz club. Every Saturday, they are the hosts to the long-running club Soul [62] with old soul records that will put most people in a real partying mood (even if they didn't know that they liked old soul music).

Skybar, Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel, 9th floor, Vasagatan 1 (T T-Centralen). Open M-Sa 5PM-1:30AM. Not the most elevated sky bar in the world, in any sense of the word, but if you want a panoramic view to go with your drink this is the only option in the Norrmalm area (although Gondolen's Bar on Södermalm probably has better drinks).

Eastern Norrmalm

The eastern district, bordering at Östermalm, contains the upmarket establishment.

The Cadier Bar, S. Blasieholmshamnen 8 (in the Grand Hôtel, T Kungsträdgården) [63]. Located inside the Grand Hôtel, this is one of the more upscale places one can find in Stockholm. Recently refurbished it offers a modern yet classic atmosphere and really good drinks at that.

The White Room, Jakobsbergsgatan 29 (T Hötorget or T Östermalmstorg) [64], 08-545 076 65‎. One of the trendiest mainstream (house/techno/dance) clubs in Stockholm, and one of the few open until 5 AM (on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays). Expect extremely long queues, and rather expensive drinks.

Victoria, Kungsträdgården 6 [65] has outdoor seating, and a lively club on Mondays, with live music.

East, Stureplan (T Östermalmstorg) [66]. Asian cross-cooking, funky music, and a mixed crowd. Open until 3PM every night, but gets crowded, so go there well before midnight. Dress code may apply.

Northern Norrmalm & Vasastan

Anchor, Sveavägen 90 (T Rådmansgatan) [67]. A hard rock club open till 3AM. Happy hour before 10PM. Live acts or karaoke most nights.

Tranan, Karlbergsvägen 14 (T Odenplan), [70]. A good brasserie-style restaurant opened in 1929, with a dark downstairs bar that is popular Vasastan hangout, with a mixed crowd. Occasional live music.

Storstad, Odengatan 41 (T Odenplan) [71]. A rather large bar with a modern, minimalist interior, Storstad is a popular meeting point in the Vasastan district.

Inferno, Drottninggatan 85 (T Rådmansgatan) [72]. A recent addition to the Norrmalm bar scene, Inferno takes its name from a semi-autobiographical novel by one of Sweden's most famous authors, August Strindberg, who lived in the building from 1908 to his death in 1912. (Strindberg's apartment is now a small museum, open Tu-Su noon-4PM). The warm atmosphere, the ambitious drink list and the attentive service gave Inferno the Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyheter's Gulddraken award for Best bar 2007.

Sleep

As southern Norrmalm (south of Olof Palmes gata) is Stockholm's central business district, most hotels are at 4- or 5-star level, and priced accordingly. The bars of these establishments are lively during evenings. Hotels in the northern district generally cost less.

Budget

STF Vandrarhem af Chapman, Flaggmansvägen 8 (Bus 65 from T T-Centralen, or a short walk from T Kungsträdgården), , [73] — A full-rigged ship, known as Af Chapman for short, and an adjacent building, just 15 minutes walk from the central station. Advance booking suggested. You can specify whether you want to stay in the ship or on land, and it really is a spectacular place to stay.

City Backpackers, Upplandsgatan 2A (T T-Centralen or T Hötorget), , [74] — Located close to the train station. Clean and friendly, with free wireless internet and computers. Plenty of common areas to meet fellow travellers in, including a great cafe at reception. Prices range from 230SEK to 280SEK for a dorm bed.

Mid-range

Rex Hotel, Luntmakargatan 73 (T Rådmansgatan), [75]. North of the city center, the Rex Hotel has a trendy designer feel to it, rooms have vintage photographs and gilt mirrors against concrete walls and the bathrooms are tiled in slate. Free internet is available and staff are extremely helpful, even posting out letters and offering advice if needed.

Hotel Micro[76]. Small rooms in the basement of Tegner Hotel. They do not have windows and the bathrooms are shared, but they are very clean and new.

Splurge

Grand Hôtel, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8 (T Kungsträdgården), [77]. A Grand Old Hotel considered to be one of the most luxurious hotels in Scandinavia, centrally located overlooking the Royal Palace. A bastion of elite hospitality, this is where the famous, infamous and traditional nobility stay, in fact room No 702 is the astounding Nobel Room, where the literature prize winners stay overnight. Its old world luxury and sense of style is well maintained in every room, with some in the Royal Gustavian style, others are intriguing traditional/modern mixes. The rooms are quite pricey but you get what you pay for in terms of service and comfort. The best rooms overlook the water, although these are highly sought after and invariably are booked out. The facilities include a fitness centre, several banquet halls, an upscale bar (the Cadier Bar), and a restaurant which gives an excellent Swedish Smörgåsbord, one of the very few establishments in Scandinavia that still does so. Even if you aren't staying here, its an experience to check out the piano bar, a delightful end-of-the-evening place to get a sophisticated drink.

Nordic Light, Vasaplan 7 (T T-Centralen), [78]. Stepping into the Nordic Light hotel, you're given a lesson in modern Scandinavian design. Displaying a minimalist yet well equipped decor, this hotel is as chic as it gets. Each room features individual, specially designed light exhibits, which guests can adjust to suit their mood, and several have excellent views over the city centre. Light is showcased throughout the hotel in an ever-changing variety of shapes, colours and intensities. The hotel is located in the city centre of Stockholm right next to the best shopping, nightlife and the express-train to Arlanda airport.

Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Tegelbacken 6 (T T-Centralen) [80]. The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is a five-star hotel in Stockholm’s central business district, perfect for both business and leisure guests. The hotel offers stunning views of Lake Mälaren, City Hall, and Old Town, as well as the largest average room size in town.